Trump's Ex-Lawyer Todd Blanche Defends Comey Seashell Prosecution
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
The DOJ's defense of the seashell indictment shows how quickly the line between prosecutorial independence and political loyalty can blur when a former personal lawyer runs the department.
💡 Why it matters
This case tests the independence of the Justice Department under a Trump-tied Attorney General and could set a precedent for prosecuting political opponents based on ambiguous social media posts.
Attorney General Todd Blanche's Justice Department filed court documents arguing that James Comey's seashell post reading "8647" could be interpreted as a threat against President Trump. Blanche, a former Trump personal lawyer, has refused to commit to acting independently from the White House.
📡 Where we spotted it (3)
The Guardian
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
5h ago
›
cnn.com
Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment
5h ago
›
BBC News
How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
5h ago
›